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Discrimination at Work
Hi all, I’m new here and would appreciate any advice/help. Last week I was dismissed from my job. Various employment laws as well as discrimination laws have been broken, I’ve sought legal advice and I’m currently going through Mandatory Convciliation with ACAS so I don’t need advice around what next steps to take etc,…
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Advice on WFH flex requests and potential unfair treatment
hello, this is my first post here. I’ve been working for my company for 4 and a half years. I am currently on maternity leave with my second baby. Since March 2020 I along with the rest of the employees have worked from home. In the beginning it was full time. When I returned from maternity the first time around we had…
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Reference
I've read through and realise this is a common question.…who can I use as references? I have a very, very limited social bubble. I'm in touch with one ex-colleague, who has agreed to be a reference. I'll need a second reference. The only people I'm in contact with are my partner, dad and one friend. I don't have a…
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Ghosting after 2 interviews and 1 seemingly positive tryout
I applied for a job as a football coach. I got contacted over indeed by the co owner of the football coaching company and I was told that my interviewer would email me a google meets link for a video interview. I had a positive interview (the interviewer had studied at the college I work at during term time) and then I was…
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Hi, my name is brightsea! do I have to keep getting fit notes until my next 6 months holiday?
I have both LCWRA and PIP. I suffered complications from a stroke. My work sent a wrong payment including all of my wages when I no longer get paid by them. This resulted in my loss of all UC payments. I have said I can pay back half using the 6 months holiday I was entitled to. However they want it all. At this time I am…
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I've been for my informal interview at my local British Heart Foundation Home Store Charity Shop
I spoke to a lady who is called Sophie and she was really lovely and understanding. She's booked me in for a taster session on Friday 5th July from 1pm to 3pm. She's put me down for general house keeping, till and general customer service, but no phone calls as I'd explained to Sophie about if I have to talk to someone I…
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Hi starting 1 day a wk volunteer work after 18 months recovering from my injury (etc)
Hi everyone. So I'm LCW. I have been recovering from an injury & complications but I still have a way to go, don't know how all THAT will go. Anyway, I'm starting a 1 day a week volunteer job after 18 months focusing on my recovery - which is ongoing but there has been a lot of progress. It's a sedentary job that doesn't…
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I've got an informal interview on Tuesday
I was looking through my emails yesterday and I found one from my local British Heart Foundation Home store Charity Shop asking me to book my informal interview, so I booked the 10am to 10.30am slot on Tuesday 25th June BST. I have already let my local job center know about my informal interview on Tuesday.
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The Third Sector/CICs Governance
Hi I applied for a job with a Community Interest Company which operates mental health facilities in the Wirral and Chester on behalf of the local NHS Trust. I am a qualified social worker, have a qualification in community education, have worked for the NHS, have worked for an NGO in Uganda I have lived experience of…
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Are there any side hustles I can do from my computer to make some money?
Hello, I live in Canada and have minor CP. I have worked in the hospitality industry and now work for a non-profit as a social worker. I am exhausted and burnt out. Are there any legitimate work-from-home jobs out there?
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Don't know what to do. Am I being discriminated against? I could really use a sanity check.
Had a difficult meeting today and could really use a sanity check. I started working for a company almost two years ago (it will be two years next month). Initially, I joined in a Graduate position and had to learn a lot. Over time, I became good at my job, receiving a very positive 'above expected' mark on my performance…
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Housing and Work.
Hello to whom it may concern, It is important for me to try to contact someone who might help me figure out the following doubts; if I start working and I'm receiving LWCRA universal credit will the DWP take out my benefit ? I've been told the opposite . But I'm confused i believe that I can volunteering and work as well…
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I hate the LCW assessment
If I get accepted onto the LCW I can't remember if I don't have to work or look for work, which would really annoy me as I want to at least do some volunteer work at my local hospital. I was told either with the letter that came with the questionnaire or my work coach said that if I get accepted for the Limited Capability…
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Employee representation in appeal hearings?
Hello everyone, I wonder if anyone can provide me with any organisation/charity in the Guildford that provide free employees representation in appeal hearings. TIA.
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Returning to work they have asked for sick note
I told my employer I needed time off cause I was struggling with mental health haven't been to doctors or anything about it but needed time to myself now I feel better in myself to return to work but they are asking for a fit note but I haven't been doctors or anything would I need to book an appointment and discuss it…
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Can NI Credits be paused temporarily?
Hello, I hope you are well. I have been unemployed for some time due to chronic illnesses and I receive National Insurance (NI) credits, but nothing else as my contribution based ESA could only last 1 year. I maybe starting a temp job working from home, and my PAYE salary for those months will likely pay the NI. Can anyone…
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Early retirement on health grounds
Afternoon greetings I have been diagnosed with a multi-level spinal disease which worsen off and will worsen off (according to GP) and has been on sick leaves receiving SSP from my employers since April 2024as my condition made me and will carry on to hinder my ability to do my work (I’m bedridden).The LWARC has been agree…
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Found text saying that I had a message from UC on my journal
I found a text on my phone about 2 to 2 and a half hours ago on my phone saying that I had a message on my journal from UC,so I logged into my account and found a message saying that they need to know more about my health condition or disability, but they didn't say which one they need to know more about. They said that…
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Asking for Garden Leave due to discrimination
hi all, this will be a long post I imagine so I’m sorry in advance! I have been diagnosed with; Fibromyalgia Autism Ehlers Danlos syndrome EUPD My work area is not disability compliant currently and my OT has recommended I use a wheelchair on my bad days to remain independent. Current situation at work is that there is no…
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Work
Hi, I am planning to move out, therefore would not be entitled to housing benefits. Will I still be entitled to the work allowance. If so would this be done automatically or will I have to start the whole process again?
